A small rustic apartment that has character and real charm. An initial problem with an odour related to sanitation was eventually resolved after some probing by myself. The host is very pleasant and accommodating, although the full potential of the grounds have not yet been met. Once this occurs it will be a wonderful place to relax and unwind.

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Quinta da Esperança, best known as the “Priest’s Vegetable Garden”, belonged initially to the Priest Gabriel Rodrigues Pinto. It is a typical “monte alentejano” style house, built in the beginning of the 20th century, on 9 acres of centenary olive grove. It is one kilometer distant from Alvito’s centre and 500 meters from Santa Luzia Hermitage. It was restored in the past few years, through the use of local materials as the Barrancos’ schist” and the “caninha” (small cane).
Excellent for a short or long term stay either with family or friends.
Prices according to number of guests and lenght of stay.
Lodging: House has 4 double-rooms, 2 bathrooms, study room, living room, dining room and full equiped kitchen.
A water tank has been converted into a small leisure pool ( 6 m length x 3 m width x 1 m de depth).
Bikes available (free use for guests).
Internet Wireless available.
We also provide workshops related to the traditional local activities, such as Bread making, wine cellar visiting, gastronomy, handcraft and others.
Around the Quinta, you can visit, explore and profit from: Monument and Historic Places Visiting; Riverside Beaches with canoes, waterbikes and surfboards for hire; Swiming Pools; Tennis Courts; Horse Riding; Bird Watching; and others.
1 Km away from banks, market, pharmacy, etc.
37 Km away from Beja Airport; 173 Km away from Lisbon Airport; 183 Km away from Faro Airport.

I had a lovely time here. The hosts, Fernanda and Lino, were extremely welcoming, going well beyond the call of duty when it came to things like transportation and meals. I would happily stay here again.

It was just the right place to stay for the new year 2014! This place is lovely and the two hosts very kind and friendly. The beds are very good and all of us (8) had real and fully equiped beds. The kitchen has everything one can desire and it was just perfect to sum this up!!! Thank you for this great stay.

This was an absolutely wonderful place to stay, we enjoyed ourselves immensely. The house and grounds are beautiful and the owners very helpful. I'd like to go back and highly recommend this place to those who are interested in staying in the area.

Ana is the perfect host ! We spent a wonderful moment, could regenerate as we expected to, and stayed in the heart of nature near the farm, the pool, the fields, the very cute and genuinely decorated rooms. Charlotte & Eric

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Full of charm, comfort and history in the deep Alentejo. Ideal either for families, groups or a romantic shelter. Delightful social areas, such as the quiet garden, the arabian terrace with a beautiful view with a very special atmosphere, the living room with the gallery of ancestors with connections with the Region, or the dining room with the portraits of the Queens and Kings who improved the Region. Do not forget the Praying room for meditation time.
NB - old house, with limitations thereof.

Excelente place! Attentive hosts. Good place for relaxing.

FernandoJanuary 2016

Typical portugese old house in a small village. Very large size of the rooms, high ceilings. Very interesting decoration by the owner, pationate about history. Great partio and Terasse with a view. Communication and logistic were seamless. I enjoyed my stay in that house very much!!!

Very confortable house with amazing views. Very quiet place in the country, perfect to have a break from the city. House was exactly as described. Big living Room, nice kitchen, herdade do hizo is 25 min from Beja by car where we found shops and enjoyed tipical restaurant. The swimmimg pool area is Also very Pleasant and there's even a pool for children 50 cm deep.

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Ana

We stayed here for two nights as a stop-over from Algarve towards Lisboa and we generally enjoyed the place and the region although it is very dry and hot in the Summer. The house is very nice, bright and spaceous and recently renovated in modern style. It has a great panoramic view from the living room of the surrounding countryside. It has all necesary electrical appliances incl. dish washer, washing machine and aircon in all rooms but is on the other hand very scarcely equipped for cooking/eating. So I wouldn't recommend it for a longer stay if you plan to cook yourself. The exterior facilities are - in contrast to the interior - somewhat breached and in decay. However, the surrounding nature is beautiful (but dry) with horses, sheeps and cows grassing next to and that is where you should put your attention. The location is good for one-day trips to Évora, Beja, Monserraz and other sights in the area. For your information this is not a private house but part of a condominio of holiday houses owned by Flagworld Hotels and Cristiana is an employee. We got the necessary information about our stay although her English is limited.

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This rural home is situated on the highest part of the village ´Albergaria dos Fusos´ at the place where ´Eiras´ (threshing-floors) where used to dry cereals, which also explains the name of the house, ´Alto da Eira´.

The entry through the main door will immediately reveal an inviting interior where details were carefully kept by the owners, preserving the schist and the ceramic paving slabs as well, thus providing a natural ambience well integrated in the surroundings that allows a few days of total relaxation to its guests. An impressive wall surrounding the garden and terrace was built with stones collected in the fields by the owners.
The spacious living room with typical fireplace and wood burning fumace were built to create comfort during the winter inviting its guests on a chat while enjoying a delightful environment. The four comfortable rooms all with private bathrooms combine the typical rusticity to the required comfort of nowadays. The whole interior decoration is dominated by wooden and iron furnishings made by a local craftsman giving to Casa do Alto da Eira its original characteristics.
In the exterior the owners developed other particularities like the biological swimming pool. Generously proportioned, with practically the same size of the house, the pool is a complete ecosystem. There is also a part that, although submerged, serves to separate the area of aquatic plants from the swimming area.
Beyond the pool, we find the olive grove. Walk the trail that will lead you to the Dam of Alvito and be in contact with pure nature.
From Casa do Alto da Eira you can contemplate nature and the countryside in all its splendour. Discover the real Alentejo and get delighted by the rich cuisine of the region.
Floor Plan:
Ground floor: Hall. Sitting room with fireplace and doors to garden. Dining area. Equipped kitchen (microwave, oven, fridge, freezer). Laundry room (washing machine). 4 Bedrooms (1 double and 3 twins) all with private bathroom.
Outside: Barbecue. Spacious grounds. Private car parking. Private biological swimming pool (lake) with infinity views, surrounded by covered and open terraces. Vegetable garden.
General: Cleaning twice a week, bed and bath linen included, pets are welcome.

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The stylish décor of the house took into account warm earthy tones and a unique theme inspired by African motifs, punctuated by pieces of crafts collected by the owners. A harmonious fusion with contemporary furniture makes it a unique and welcoming environment. Looks very nice.
This villa is fully furnished for self-catering. The villa has 3 bedrooms with a total of 5 beds. The main bedroom has double bed and en-suite complete bathroom (with spa bath and hair dryer). The other 2 rooms have 2 single beds each sharing a complete bathroom. The living room, with an area of about 40m2, has panoramic views of the grounds and offers a breathtaking sunset. The patio with a view can be used during the warmer months to rest or enjoy outdoor meals. The kitchen is fully equipped (dishwasher, washing machine, stove, microwave, toaster, electric kettle, pots and pans cutlery and tableware) and the rooms include bed linen, pillows and blankets. Towels are supplied for the bathrooms. All the amenities for your comfort are assured.
The house is equipped with air conditioning in the living room and in all bedrooms, TV in living room and a CD / DVD player.
Cars can be parked in an outside patio near the front door.
The shared pools are at a 3 minutes (100 m) walking distance from the house. These offer a family environment where kids often end up playing with eachother in the pool.
We can receive a couple with up to 4 children. A group of friends can also be our guests considering however a maximum capacity of 6 persons.
It is the ideal getaway for nature lovers or families.
"Our driving motivation is to have guests sharing our Alentejo, with a sweet taste of Africa."

Situated near the village of Cuba is a property with 114 hectares. The stand-alone houses (villas) are all single-story with a minimalist architecture, valuing the blue and yellow colors of the Alentejo houses.
It is the perfect place to slow down, relax and appreciate the countryside enjoying the silence and privacy this property has to offer.
The property offers 2 big non-private (shared) swimming pools – adult´s and children’s – a playground for the children and an artificial lake.
Enjoy long walks through the olive and cord trees which surround the property or get closer to nature with the horses and sheep that are housed on the property.
Only 5 minutes away (5km) from Cuba village one can find a mini market, a town market, the fire department and the health post. You will also find very good restaurants in the nearby villages.
Ideally situated with only a 90 minute drive from Lisbon (170 km) and a 25 minute drive from Beja (30km).
The number of guests staying at the property must not exceed the number agreed to in the booking details. In the event that any additional persons stay at the property, an additional fee may be charged. In any case, the total number of guests staying on any night must not exceed the house's capacity.
Standard cleaning services on your departure are included. Interim cleaning services will also be provided for stays longer than 1 week. Extra cleaning services during shorter stays may be requested upon payment of a fee of € 20.00 per service for 2 persons / € 30.00 for groups.

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The breathtaking view surrounding the rooms will make sleeping in the midst of a vineyard a unique experience. The walking distance ancient Roman ruins and winery give this place its very special flavor. A real magic place impossible to forget!

We really enjoyed our stay at Patricia's property. The room was very clean and modern, and the complimentary bottle of wine was a nice touch. The breakfast was also excellent. The rooms are located right in the middle of a vineyard, which makes for some wonderful views.

EvanAugust 2016

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We offer you the opportunity to stay in our real tepees! Tepees used by the Plains Indians were designed to keep the occupants warm in the winter and cool in the summer; our tepees are designed and constructed just as they were back then.

Welcome to the « Ranch of the New World » located in the heart of the beautiful plains of Alentejo, Portugal. We are located in the Portuguese wine country between several beautiful vineyards. You will also find vast groves of olive, oranges and cork to explore. Our ranch is a haven of peace that offers walks, plus beautiful and varied horse rides for our guests. It is also a “living” historical re-enactment of Western America. We bring the past to life with our fully working Native American Tepee’s, which guests are invited to “dwell” in for their stay.
Portugal with its excellent climate and temperatures all year round, allows us to offer holidays for all seasons at the same price, is it the perfect location for a horse riding holiday at any time.
As well as the Tepee there is a traditional saloon, toilets and showers available onsite.
Our horses are all schooled in Western and English style using natural horsemanship, where a closeness and trust is developed between horse and rider. They are kept in large paddocks which allows them to as close as possible to their natural instincts freely roam, stay fit and supple. From your Tepee your day will begin with a view of grazing horses! All of our horses are of, American and Portuguese breeds and bloodlines. They have been selected based on their kind and calm nature, plus all are trained for trail riding, carefully looking after their riders.

Holidays in a peace of preserved nature. For animals & nature lovers in a ecologic place. We also offer you many western activities during your stay. If you wish, we can also guide you to many wonderful places, restaurants, nature places or historical places you plan to visit from the ranch.
The place is located in full nature, it is better for the first time to make a meeting point at Vila de Frades, to show you the way :-).
We can go to Cuba ( train ) or Vidigueira ( red expresso bus ) to get people.
If you come by plane in Portugal you can rent a car for almost nothing at the airports. We are located between Faro and Lisbon airports.
We have a deep appreciation for nature and are passionate about horses. We will share with you their knowledge and passion for horses based on “Natural Horsemanship” and many years of experience with this extraordinary and noble animal.
We speak English, French and Portuguese.